In a world that seems unfair, chaotic, stressed, and in conflict, we long for peace and security. Where can we find it? Only in God. Psalm 120 'I call on the Lord in my distress, and he answers me.' I remember in November 1981, a group of us guys from high school had just graduated grade 12 and we were doing a road trip to go camping southwest of Brisbane. Like any road trip, good music had to be played. So, as I travelled in Terry’s Holden Gemini, we sang along to the Eagles

In a world where gaining power and holding onto power seems to be the toxic example of many global leaders, there is one person who bucks this trend. 1 Sam 23:16-17 Is there something that God may be asking you to surrender today? Jonathan, the crown prince of Israel and rightful heir to his father Saul’s throne, stands as one of Scripture’s most beautiful examples of how to let go of power. Though he was a mighty warrior and the expected successor to the kingdom, Jonathan re

At the end of human history there will be judgement. 1 Samual 16:7 'But God said, ‘Not him! People look at the outward appearance, but I look at the heart’.' While it is true that those of us who are saved by grace have the righteousness of Christ, it does seem that our deeds and actions do matter. As in the parable of the sheep and goats, and 1 Cor 3:12-14. I'm glad I'm not the judge. I had a friend, now passed away, who taught me a lot about generosity. At the time he was

What is your next step as part of God’s mission? Philippians 1:6 Never underestimate the effect of your 'little' part in God’s mission when you step out with Him. In 1858, a Sunday School teacher, Mr Kimball, led a shoe clerk Dwight L. Moody to give his life to Christ. Moody became an evangelist who awakened evangelistic zeal in the heart of Fredrick B. Meyer, pastor of a small church. FB Meyer brought to Christ J. Wilbur Chapman. Chapman, engaged in YMCA work, employed Billy